UK surname
An English habitational surname derived from a place name meaning "hill down" or "hill valley".
In the 1881 census there were 104 people recorded with the Blundon surname, ranking it #19,296 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 9, ranked #37,705, down from #19,296 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Wivenhoe, Yately and Barking. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Blundon is 119 in 1851. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 91.3%.
1881 census count
104
Ranked #19,296
Modern count
9
2016, ranked #37,705
Peak year
1851
119 bearers
Map years
3
1851 to 1881
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Blundon surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Blundon surname density by area, 1881 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 119 | #15,247 |
| 1861 | historical | 113 | #19,151 |
| 1881 | historical | 104 | #19,296 |
| 1891 | historical | 65 | #28,660 |
| 1901 | historical | 51 | #28,492 |
| 1911 | historical | 41 | #28,802 |
| 1997 | modern | 17 | #36,181 |
| 1998 | modern | 19 | #36,009 |
| 1999 | modern | 19 | #36,041 |
| 2000 | modern | 16 | #36,316 |
| 2001 | modern | 17 | #36,053 |
| 2002 | modern | 17 | #36,164 |
| 2003 | modern | 15 | #36,415 |
| 2004 | modern | 13 | #36,742 |
| 2005 | modern | 11 | #37,065 |
| 2006 | modern | 15 | #36,707 |
| 2007 | modern | 16 | #36,714 |
| 2008 | modern | 15 | #36,843 |
| 2009 | modern | 13 | #37,140 |
| 2010 | modern | 13 | #37,215 |
| 2011 | modern | 10 | #37,504 |
| 2012 | modern | 9 | #37,614 |
| 2013 | modern | 9 | #37,653 |
| 2014 | modern | 9 | #37,679 |
| 2015 | modern | 9 | #37,684 |
| 2016 | modern | 9 | #37,705 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Wivenhoe, Yately, Barking, London parishes and Binsted. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wivenhoe | Essex |
| 2 | Yately | Surrey |
| 3 | Barking | Essex |
| 4 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 5 | Binsted | Hampshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Blundon surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Blundon, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Blundon surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Blundon household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Blundon is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Blundon is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Blundon, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname BLUNDON has its origins in England, with records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from an Old English word "blunden," which referred to a person with blond or light-colored hair. Some sources also suggest that it may be a variant spelling of the name "Blunden," which has similar origins.
One of the earliest known references to the BLUNDON surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Wiltshire from the year 1196, where a person named Radulfus Blunden is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already in use by the late 12th century in the county of Wiltshire.
During the medieval period, the BLUNDON name was particularly prevalent in the counties of Wiltshire, Somerset, and Dorset in southwest England. It is likely that the name originated in one of these regions and then spread to other parts of the country through migration and intermarriage.
In the 16th century, the BLUNDON surname appears in various parish records and tax rolls. One notable example is John Blundon, who was born in Dorset around 1520 and served as a member of the local militia during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
Another individual of historical significance was William Blundon, born in Somerset in 1642. He was a prominent merchant and landowner who was involved in the local politics of his time.
In the 18th century, the BLUNDON name can be found in various military records. For instance, Thomas Blundon, born in Wiltshire in 1723, served as a captain in the British Army during the Seven Years' War.
During the 19th century, the BLUNDON surname spread to other parts of the world due to emigration. One notable figure was James Blundon, born in Somerset in 1812, who later emigrated to Australia and became a successful sheep farmer in the state of New South Wales.
Another individual of note was Sarah Blundon, born in Dorset in 1841. She was a pioneer in the field of nursing and worked tirelessly to improve healthcare conditions in her local community.
The BLUNDON surname has a rich history rooted in the counties of southwest England, with records spanning several centuries. While the name has since spread globally, its origins can be traced back to the Old English word "blunden" and the early medieval period in England.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Blundon surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Essex leads with 28 Blundons recorded in 1881 and an index of 13.85x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Essex | 28 | 13.85x |
| Middlesex | 24 | 2.34x |
| Hampshire | 16 | 7.62x |
| Sussex | 11 | 6.37x |
| Surrey | 7 | 1.40x |
| Devon | 6 | 2.81x |
| Warwickshire | 5 | 1.94x |
| Merionethshire | 4 | 21.34x |
| Lancashire | 3 | 0.25x |
| Kent | 1 | 0.29x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Little Clacton in Essex leads with 16 Blundons recorded in 1881 and an index of 7619.05x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Little Clacton | 16 | 7619.05x |
| Lavant Mid | 9 | 6428.57x |
| Basingstoke | 8 | 331.95x |
| St Faith Winchester | 7 | 714.29x |
| Islington London | 6 | 6.04x |
| Newton Ferrers | 6 | 2400.00x |
| St Pancras London | 6 | 7.28x |
| Aston | 5 | 7.03x |
| Tendring | 5 | 1666.67x |
| Westminster St John | 5 | 40.10x |
| Dolgelley | 4 | 287.77x |
| Brentwood | 3 | 243.90x |
| Hackney London | 3 | 5.22x |
| Oldham | 3 | 7.65x |
| Chipstead | 2 | 869.57x |
| Colchester St Leonard | 2 | 307.69x |
| Lambeth | 2 | 2.24x |
| Tottenham | 2 | 12.26x |
| Barking | 1 | 16.89x |
| Erith | 1 | 29.07x |
| Farnham | 1 | 25.77x |
| Graffham | 1 | 714.29x |
| Great Clacton | 1 | 144.93x |
| Kingston On Thames | 1 | 8.34x |
| Limehouse London | 1 | 8.90x |
| Mile End Old Town London | 1 | 4.59x |
| Mottisfont | 1 | 555.56x |
| New Shoreham | 1 | 97.09x |
| Walton On Thames | 1 | 43.67x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Blundon surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| Mary | 5 |
| Edith | 4 |
| Elizabeth | 4 |
| Emily | 3 |
| Louisa | 3 |
| Ann | 2 |
| Catherine | 2 |
| Christiana | 2 |
| Ellen | 2 |
| Florence | 2 |
| Maria | 2 |
| Minnie | 2 |
| Sarah | 2 |
| Ada | 1 |
| Alice | 1 |
| Annie | 1 |
| Beatrice | 1 |
| Bella | 1 |
| Charlotte | 1 |
| Clara | 1 |
| Dora | 1 |
| Elvina | 1 |
| Emma | 1 |
| Ethel | 1 |
| Fanny | 1 |
| Flora | 1 |
| Frances | 1 |
| Georgina | 1 |
| Gertrude | 1 |
| Jane | 1 |
| Janet | 1 |
| Jessie | 1 |
| Laura | 1 |
| Lavinia | 1 |
| Lousia | 1 |
| Mabel | 1 |
| Marion | 1 |
| Rosa | 1 |
| Susan | 1 |
| Zoe | 1 |
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Blundon surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Blundon households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 20 |
| Ag Labourer | 6 |
| Carpenter | 3 |
| Sch | 3 |
| Ag Lab | 2 |
| Fire Iron Maker | 2 |
| Labourer | 2 |
| Leather Goods Manufacturer | 2 |
| Tailor | 2 |
| (Ag Labourers Wife) | 1 |
| Ag Labourer Wife | 1 |
| Agl Labour | 1 |
| Carpenter Wife | 1 |
| Carpenters Wife | 1 |
| Carter | 1 |
| Cook | 1 |
| Cotton Reeler | 1 |
| Cowman | 1 |
| Curate Of Newton Ferrers | 1 |
| Daily Nurse | 1 |
| Dairymaid (Ag Lab) | 1 |
| Drapers Assist | 1 |
| Gardener | 1 |
| Gardener Wife | 1 |
| General Serv | 1 |
| Horsekeeper | 1 |
| Late Dress Maker | 1 |
| Laundress | 1 |
| Laundry Maid Domestic Servt | 1 |
| Leather Seller | 1 |
| Marble Mason | 1 |
| Milliner | 1 |
| Nurse (Dom) | 1 |
| Painter | 1 |
| Surveyor Of Taxes &c (Munic) | 1 |
| Surveyors Wife | 1 |
| Umbrella Maker | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 104 people were recorded with the Blundon surname. That placed it at #19,296 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 9 in 2016. That gives Blundon a modern rank of #37,705.
An English habitational surname derived from a place name meaning "hill down" or "hill valley".
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Blundon bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.